Malaysia

AI Risk & Governance

BNM Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

New discussion paper proposes responsible innovation through transparency, accountability, and ethical data use while mitigating risks such as bias, opacity, and misuse.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Flags Pension System Overhaul, Digital Finance Push in New Plan

By Editors | 02/08/2025

The 13th Malaysia Plan earmarks MYR 430 billion in public development funds, proposes a monthly pension option, and outlines a new venture capital roadmap.

PEPs & Sanctions

BNM Fines Three Lenders for Regulatory Breaches

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

The fines were imposed for breaches involving deficient AML controls, delayed sanctions screening, and banking service outages.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SC Malaysia Charges Former Unit Trust Consultant with Securities Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

The consultant allegedly defrauded two investors by misrepresenting a unit trust investment, and used the funds for her personal investments.

Cybersecurity

Bursa Malaysia to Issue New Cybersecurity Rules by October

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

Bursa Malaysia will issue cybersecurity guidelines by October as part of its response to unauthorised trading incidents that occurred in April.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia Rolls Out Sustainable Islamic Repo Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The move is expected to drive innovation, liquidity, and sustainable growth in the country’s Islamic finance ecosystem.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia SIDC Partners CASI to Boost ASEAN Sustainable Finance Talent

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The partnership aims to advance regional sustainable finance education, coinciding with the launch of a new advanced certification for capital market professionals.

Sustainable Finance

SC Malaysia: Sustainability to Anchor New Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The focus of CMP4 will be on mobilising capital for energy transition, climate adaptation, and resilience in alignment with national and ASEAN-level climate goals.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Moves Forward with Plans for Penang Financial Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The proposed PIFC, currently under discussion with regulators, aims to drive long-term economic growth, with facilities for fund management and fintech.